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Category: Lakes, Local time: 09:55:26, Altitude: 356m

Lake Hawea is one of the most beautiful lakes on the South Island in New Zealand . It is situated on the eastern edge of the Southern Alps, about 15 km north of Wanaka . Lake Hawea is hidden in the mountains, and in some places it reaches the depth of 400 m. Thanks to its location, the lake has clear bright blue water. On the banks of Lake Hawea, there are many campsites, as it is a popular place among the fishermen and lovers of sailing. The center of these sports is Lake Hawea town on the southern shore of the lake. Lake Hawea is not the only large lake in this area. A few kilometres westward, there is another mountain lake called Wanaka. The two lakes are connected in their closest points by a road starting in Lake Hawea town.